Jul 03, 2012 bugera v22 is here i love mine it sounds great when played without any effects, it likes comp pedals and ods a lot, and sounds stellar with my pod x3 live run into the fx loop never messed with the four cable method, going straight to the loop puts the pod preamp where it belongs, and the effects are already in the right place. Autobias design, you simply replace the indicated tube without a trip to the repair shop, saving you even more money. Feb 17, 2014 hey guys, i plan on modding my little bugera v22. These amps are adjustable bias and they feature a single rca style test point. So ive said to myself that i wont buy a bugera anymore and, in. I am pretty sure this amp could shine with a tubespeaker change. V5 infinium combo amplifiers guitar bugera categories. Please do remember to register your new bugera equipment right after your purchase by visiting. Calling all bugera v22 owners fender stratocaster guitar. Database contains 2 bugera v22 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. This video show you how to bias an amp with an rca cable. At first it stopped making any sound even though the ac light was still on.
Replacement speaker and tube recommendations for a bugera. A masterfully crafted alltube combo amplifier, the v22 infinium provides sweetlybalanced harmonics and natural tube compression, resulting in the warm distortion and breakup youve come to appreciate from those treasured vintage amplifiers of yesteryear. We find that these amps just like the peavey xxx and jsx amps are hot in the el34 mode and some are pretty cold in the 6l6 mode. It sounded good but not great and feel like this amp could use some help. And thanks to infiniums autobias design, you simply replace the indicated tube without a trip to the repair shop, saving you even more money. Building on the original vintage v22, which has become a modern classic and inspired combo amp design, the impressive and handbuilt 22watt, 2channel vintage v22hd infinium tube amplifier head exudes vintage tone and style, plus possesses modern features that will launch your sound into the sonic stratosphere. A masterfully crafted alltube combo amplifier, the v5 provides sweetlybalanced harmonics and natural tube compression, resulting in the warm distortion and breakup youve come to appreciate from those vintage megaliths of yesteryear only in a much more. Building on the original vintage v22, which has become a modern classic and inspired combo amp design, the impressive and handbuilt 22watt, 2channel vintage v22hd infinium tube amplifier head exudes vintage tone and style, plus possesses modern features that. Should your bugera product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. Bugera 6262 user manual innovative search service of. The only thing id be concerned with is the one in your photo is not an infinium model, which might suggest its an older model sold as nos, bugera is a newer company owned by behringer, the first generation bugeras were of questionable quality at best, and then the fact theyve been sued several times for copying other manufactures designs, in which case more than half of theyre original.
I reseated the tubes and it made sound again but really low. We dont know how behringer is getting away with this but these are carbon copies of the peavey amps in almost every way. Now, i am very confused over this whole bias thing. It costs 349 dollars united states and it has 3x 12ax7 tubes and 2x el84 tubes. Maybe its the guitar i use that makes it sound bad. You would have to use some other method to adjust the current. In pursuit of the ultimate guitar head, bugera has added their revolutionary morph eq and infinium tube life multiplier technology to create an amp with modern looks but with saturated tones. Firstly, what equipment exactly do i need to set the bias.
The only thing that bother me is there was no bias info in the manual. This amp includes a mode switch, allowing you to operate the power section as if it had triode tubes at roughly 40 percent less power. This way the amp is idle, but the operational temperature of the valves is maintained. Having used bugeras recommended bias value of 17ma. Bugera v22 infinium discussion in amp input normal or bright started by alecskid, aug 25, 2014. En es fr warning terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suffi cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. The bugera v22 is a decent amp considering the price but it was a bit thin sounding to me and the gain channel was poor. Its a two channel amp with shared eq, a global master volume and nontube driven reverb. Bugera v22 boutiquestyle 22watt vintage 2channel valve combo with reverb features the v22 is built for power pentode tubes, but that doesnt mean you have to settle for a singular pentode personality. Having used bugera s recommended bias value of 17ma. You bias it with the negative plate voltage meter knob inside and to gauge the voltage you need to take a multimeter and connect an rca to the jeeze theres an article at audio asylum in the tube asylum section on the. I have a bugera v55 with telefunken preamp tubes and ge 6l6gcs and that bitch will kick all your asses. The vintage v22 infinium features true classa technology with a 3 x 12ax7 frontend and 2 x el84 power stage. Ruby tubes replacement tubes kit for the bugera v22.
Im reading that i need a voltage meter, but how could i get a reading if it only measures. I went to the higher end of the el84 range and found it much more useful. But if its a fender sound youre after, i would say that selling your bugera and combining that money with the money youd have spent on tubes and a speaker and putting that. Database contains 1 bugera valve bias manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Bugera v22 infinium 22w 1x12 all tube guitar combo amp. I had to wait a few month for bugera to ship it, but for the price i could wait. Replacement speaker and tube recommendations for a bugera v22. Feb 22, 2017 this video show you how to bias an amp with an rca cable. Boutiquestyle 22watt vintage 2channel valve combo with reverb. Diy guitar effects, vst plugins, and other audio stuff.
We are getting so many questions about the bugera amps that we decided to put up a page on them. Bugera v22 infinium questions amps harmony central. Bias voltages for the bugera models 333 333212 333xl 333xl212 6260 6260212 6262 6262212 bias voltage at bias test rca terminal tube grade 6l6gc 5881 el34 6550a a 44. The footswitch turns the reverb on and off and switches between the channels. Theyre a natural match with the original preinfinium bugera circuitry. My amp has got bad power tubes so i am going to change them out soon. Low output set, using jj el844 tubes to lower the output and headroom. The infinium bias system sets the bias to a predetermined range.
The bugera v22 is a stunning 1 x 12 combo that not only exudes that unbelievable sound, but also. Calling all bugera v22 owners fender stratocaster guitar forum. Im unsure about your v22 infinium, but i bought a firstgen bugera v22 a few months ago and changed out the tubes for jjs and the speaker with a nicely broken in eminence swamp thang. I think it must be a bad tube but im not totally sure. Whether you are a looking for an affordable gig amp, or a beginner hell bent on getting your first tube amp in the bedroom, bugera v22 infinium is a viable choice. Jun 10, 2011 do not be fooled into thinking that you can bias the amp accurately as stated in the bugera manual and on their website. I understand that this permits one to bias the amp without danger or disassembly. Behringer publishes a bias guide for the bugera amps, but it only covers the 6l6 and el34 models. Bugera v22 guitar amplifiers boutiquestyle 22watt vintage 2channel valve combo with reverb a lot has changed since the 1960s, but the guitar tones created in those premoon landing days still stand among the greatest. This is a premium retube set for the bugera v22 tube amp.
I want to do some replacements on my v22 and i read that tube and speaker swaps were the place to start. These vacuum tubes provide excellent tone at a reasonable price and the most popular combination recommended by customer feedback. Hi guys, i just received my first tube amp for my mim strat. So who can tell me whether i must rebias when i decide to replace the el84s with for instance jjs. Ok, according to the schematic, this amp is like their others the bias jack measures bias voltage not current. The vintage v5 infinium features true classa technology with a 12ax7 frontend and an el84 power stage. Swapping speakers will definitely make a much bigger difference. Bugera v22 manuals and user guides, musical instrument.
Available exclusively from bugera, infinium tube life multiplier technology is a major breakthrough in amplifi er design and manufacture, providing incredible reliability for your stage. Ive had also a bugera 1960, the 150 watts monster plexi. It either sounds too muddy as if there is a something covering the speaker or too harsh and trebly. Do not be fooled into thinking that you can bias the amp accurately as stated in the bugera manual and on their website. So ive said to myself that i wont buy a bugera anymore and, in my honest opinion, you should do the same.
Also the stupid bias knob stopped working very fast. V22 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Is the best hands down in terms of sound quality, and in terms price. I have the bugera v55 head and 2 bugera cabs, sounds great, looks good, sounds good, no humming as long as the bias is right that is very important with these amps, and as i have said many times people who had an issue with a bugera plz come forward and imform us what exactly happened cause mine looks to go on and on and even more on. Auto bias design, you simply replace the indicated tube without a trip to the repair shop, saving you even more money. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom. Its an epiphone les paul junior, the one with the humbucker not p90. Its basically the cheapest nonpractice tube amp out there. Aug 22, 20 the bugera servo only sets the dc balance condition at idle, which is gonna be ok at higher current levels only if the tubes are all closely similar. Nad im surprised at the bugera v22 gretschtalk forum. I really liked the amp but as my grab and go to jam at a friends it didnt cut the mustard tone wise. User manuals, guides and specifications for your bugera v22 musical instrument amplifier. The stereotypes about behringer fall short with this combo. The bugera v55 runs a pair of 6l6s and three 12ax7s.
The bugera servo only sets the dc balance condition at idle, which is gonna be ok at higher current levels only if the tubes are all closely similar. User manuals, guides and specifications for your bugera valve bias amplifier. May 05, 20 the footswitch turns the reverb on and off and switches between the channels. Modding a bugera v22 with images guitar amp, acoustic. Available exclusively from bugera, infinium valve life multiplier technology is a major breakthrough in amplifier design and manufacture, providing incredible reliability for your stage performance and more consistent sound over the lifespan of your valves. Nov 09, 2015 im unsure about your v22 infinium, but i bought a firstgen bugera v22 a few months ago and changed out the tubes for jjs and the speaker with a nicely broken in eminence swamp thang. I was more than satisfied with the purchase of the v22. View and download bugera valve bias instructions online. An interesting feature is a tube bias port consisting of a rca jack and an adjustable potentiometer. The sound quality is pretty good and the build quality is average for todays standards for production amps from what weve seen. Building on bugeras original and inspired v22 amp design, the impressively fullfeatured and handbuilt, 22w, 2channel vintage v22 infinium tube combo amplifier not only exudes vintage sound and style, but possesses modern features that will launch your tone into the sonic stratosphere.
I think all amps of this power range that i could study or test and there was. Available exclusively from bugera, infinium tube life multiplier technology is a major breakthrough in amplifi er design and manufacture, providing incredible reliability for your stage performance and more. Replacement speaker and tube recommendations for a bugera v22 infinium. I tried one el34 in place of a 5881 and the dsp servo bias worked as intended but the output sine wave became was asymmetrical at high levels. Use our extensive knowledge, experience and customer feedback to select retube packages that will work great in your tube amp. Delivering vintage and modern tones, the handbuilt g20 infinium serves up 20 beautiful tubesoaked class a watts. Bugera v22 is here i love mine it sounds great when played without any effects, it likes comp pedals and ods a lot, and sounds stellar with my pod x3 live run into the fx loop never messed with the four cable method, going straight to the loop puts the pod preamp where it belongs, and the effects are already in the right place. I cant get that in between sound, if you know what i mean. Please keep in mind that biasing at a 3% deviating mains voltage will lead to a bias setting which is wrong by approximately one tube grade. Use only highquality commerciallyavailable speaker cables with 14 ts plugs preinstalled. For any real or perceived benefits of the infinium system in the v22 i just dont see one in my future.
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